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Registered Dietitian (RD)

National Health Care Associates

Utica, NYFull-time$40–50/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$40–50/hr
Location
Utica, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

CDR RegistrationNew York State LicenseBachelor's degree

Job overview

The Registered Dietitian evaluates residents’ nutritional status and implements individualized nutrition care plans. The role guides the culinary team in providing balanced meals and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to support nutritional adequacy and regulatory compliance. It also involves resident and staff education, monitoring care plans, and assisting with food service operations. The position is onsite in Utica, New York.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Clinical SkillsCritical ThinkingPatient CareNutrition and Health NeedsFood Safety and SanitationCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsMultidisciplinary Teamwork

Qualifications

CDR RegistrationNew York State LicenseBachelor's in Clinical Dietetics, Nutrition, or Related FieldLong-Term Care Experience

Full job description

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A Great Place to Work

The Pines at Utica is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!

Location: 1800 Butterfield Avenue, Utica, New York, 13501

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$40.00–$50.00 per hour (equivalent to approx. $83,200–$104,000 annually)

Full-Time Opportunity

Flexible Schedule

What You'll Do:

As a Registered Dietitian , you will evaluate the nutritional status and implement nutrition care plans for our residents. Your expertise will guide our culinary team in providing balanced and wholesome meals that support the health and vitality of those in our care. Please note this is not a remote position.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct onsite, comprehensive nutritional assessments for residents

  • Develop and ensure the implementation of individualized nutrition care plans

  • Collaborate with onsite interdisciplinary teams to ensure nutritional adequacy and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations

  • Assist the Food Service Director in managing costs, overseeing food preparation and service, and developing department staffing plans

  • Educate residents, families, and staff on nutritional requirements and healthy eating habits

  • Monitor and evaluate residents' nutritional status and make necessary adjustments to care plans

If you are committed to enhancing the health and well-being of individuals through nutrition, join our team as a Registered Dietitian . Make a real difference in people's lives through the power of nutrition in an environment where compassion, care, and your expertise come together.

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What We Offer

As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Utica team enjoys:

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package

  • Comprehensive training and mentorship

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development

  • Supportive and collaborative work environment

  • The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

Rate of Pay

USD $40.00 - USD $50.00 /Hr.

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What You'll Bring:

Qualifications of a Registered Dietitian include:

  • Active registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

  • Valid and active New York State license

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Clinical Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field

  • Previous experience in a long-term care setting preferred

  • Strong clinical skills and critical thinking abilities

  • Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care

  • Interest in the nutrition and health care needs of the aged and the chronically ill, with the ability to work with both

  • Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment

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We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.

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ID 2026-8111

Location/Org Data : Name The Pines at Utica Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation

Category Dining/Kitchen

Position Type Full-Time

Location : Location US-NY-Utica

Rate of Pay USD $40.00 - USD $50.00 /Hr.

How this job compares

Set against the 2,840 open Registered Dietitian jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$40–50/hr
  • New York median$31–45/hr33 hourly ranges
  • US median$30–40/hr1,548 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $45/hr, is 17% above the New York median midpoint ($39/hr) — in the middle half of Registered Dietitian hourly ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 75 open Registered Dietitian jobs in New York and 2,840 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
Registered Dietitian postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (427 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,079 of the 2,840 open Registered Dietitian jobs (38%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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